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Facts about (St. Clements Island State Park):
Overview ofSt. Clements Island State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
St. Clement's Island State Park is an island destination located off the shore of St. Mary's County near the mouth of St. Clement's and Breton Bays in the Potomac River. On March 25, 1634, the first English settlers under the Baltimore proprietorship sailed to St. Clement's Island on the Ark and the Dove using the island as a base camp for further exploration of a permanent settlement. The 40-acre historic park contains a memorial cross built in 1934 dedicated to the memory of the first landing of the Maryland colonists. Accessible only by boat, a remote atmosphere reigns on this tiny public parcel. The park is administered by Point Lookout State Park, Scotland, Maryland. Created in 1975 and built on its present location in 1984, the St. Clement's Island-Potomac River Museum was established to interpret the history of St. Clement's Island and its surrounding area. The museum is maintained by the St. Mary's County Government resting on the shore of the Potomac River in Colton's Point. Visitors may view hundreds of local artifacts, an early 20th century schoolhouse, relax and dine outdoors in the picnic grove, browse the library or purchase memorabilia from the museum's gift shop.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (St. Clements Island State Park):
Outdoor recreations enjoy at this 40-acre park include fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.
Contact Information:
Address:St. Clement's Island State Park, c/o Point Lookout State Park, P.O. Box 48 , Scotland, MD, 20687.
Phone No:301-872-5688
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